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Article: Study shows harm of compact fluorescent bulbs.(Main)(Letter to the editor)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- April 16, 2008
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Leona Kassoff sidesteps the issue when she claims (letter, April 3) the EPA has determined that compact fluorescent bulbs pose no danger "when used properly." But suppose a bulb breaks. This problem was recently addressed by the state of Maine, which shattered 65 bulbs to test air quality and clean-up methods.
Maine recommends: "If a bulb breaks, get children and pets out of the room. Ventilate the room. Never use a vacuum - even on a rug - to clean up a compact fluorescent light. Instead, while wearing rubber gloves, use stiff paper such as index cards to pick up pieces, then wipe the area with a wet wipe or damp paper towel. If there are young children or ...